Cyprus has no official, statutory tourist tax. Unlike Greece, Spain, or Italy, the island does not charge a mandatory overnight stay tax. However, some hotels have recently started collecting a “Green Fee” of €2.50 per person per night, but this is done inconsistently and is not mandated by law.
Below is exactly how things stand in 2026, what you will and won't pay, and how Cyprus compares to other sun destinations.
No. As of 2026, there is no national tourist tax in Cyprus by law.
Cyprus deliberately waives this to remain competitive as a value-for-money destination. Therefore, you do not pay a mandatory overnight stay tax like in many other European countries.
The only extra you might encounter is a voluntary “Green Fee” that some hotels charge themselves.
An environmental levy of €2.50 per person per night that some hotels collect, but which is not legally mandatory. The measure has been under discussion since 2024 and is linked to agreements regarding EU Recovery & Resilience funds. However, as of March 2026, there is no formal, national law yet.
The result is a grey area: some larger hotels and resorts include the fee in the room rate or charge it at check-in, while many smaller guesthouses and rural accommodations charge nothing.
To avoid surprises, check your booking confirmation under “taxes and fees” and ask the accommodation in advance if it is not listed.
| Destination | Tourist tax per night |
|---|---|
| Cyprus | €0 (sometimes €2.50 Green Fee) |
| Greece | €0,50 – €10 |
| Spain (including Catalonia, Balearic Islands) | €1 – €7 |
| Italy (including Rome, Venice) | €1 – €10 |
| Portugal (including Lisbon, Porto) | €2 – €4 |
| France (tourist tax) | €0,20 – €5+ |
While most Mediterranean countries levy a tourist tax, Cyprus remains at zero. This is the contrast:
(See the responsive table at the bottom: “Tourist tax per country”.)
For a family of four staying ten nights, a tourist tax in Greece, Spain, or Italy can quickly add up to €80 to €200. In Cyprus, at worst, you pay the voluntary Green Fee (€100 for that same family), and often nothing.
Yes, but that is already included in the price.
The reduced VAT rate of 9% applies to accommodation. This is not a separate tourist tax; it is simply included in the room price you book.
You don't have to do anything extra for it.
No tourist tax either. You do not pay a mandatory overnight stay tax in either the Republic of Cyprus (the south) or the north.
Are you considering buying a property in Cyprus and renting it out for short periods (Airbnb, holiday rentals)? In that case, there is no tourist tax to collect, but your accommodation must be registered with the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, and VAT and income tax rules apply to your rental income.
We guide the purchase and its setup as property consultants (we are not real estate agents).
In many European cities, as a landlord, you charge a tourist tax to your guests and remit it to the municipality. In Cyprus, this administrative burden is completely eliminated, making renting simpler.
There is also no tourist tax in Northern Cyprus. In both the Republic of Cyprus (the south) and the north, you do not pay a mandatory overnight stay tax.
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No. As of 2026, there is no statutory national tourist tax. However, some hotels do voluntarily charge a Green Fee of €2.50 per person per night.
€2.50 per person per night, where it applies. Many accommodations do not charge it; it is not a legal requirement.
Only if your hotel charges it. It will be listed on your booking or you will be asked for it at check-in. Smaller and rural accommodations often do not charge anything.
No. There is no mandatory overnight stay tax in the north of the island either.
Yes, a reduced 9% VAT rate, but that is already included in the room price and is separate from a tourist tax.
This has been discussed since 2024 in connection with EU funds, but as of March 2026, no law has been passed. Check the current status before your trip.
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